Michael Cavanaugh - The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John

Michael Cavanaugh - The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John at Folly Theater

Two piano men defined an era, and Michael Cavanaugh built a career honoring their work. On February 5, 2027, the Folly Theater in Kansas City becomes the stage for an evening devoted entirely to the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John—two artists whose melodies have soundtracked decades of ordinary moments and unforgettable nights.

Cavanaugh has a direct connection to Joel's music: Joel selected the pianist and vocalist for Movin' Out. More than 1,200 performances in the Broadway production followed, along with Tony and Grammy nominations in 2003. That history gives this concert a performer with experience making familiar music his own.

This Kansas City performance draws from both catalogs, offering a chance to hear familiar piano-driven songs delivered live by someone who's spent years making them his own. The two songbooks offer different ways into an evening of piano-pop, from storytelling to the sweep of a big melody. There's plenty to connect with whether one catalog has been your favorite for years or you're drawn to both.

There's no substitute for hearing Cavanaugh at the piano, especially with his Broadway experience behind him. The Folly Theater provides the setting; Cavanaugh provides the soundtrack. If those songs mean something to you, this is your chance to hear them performed by someone who respects both the material and the audience.

Tickets for Michael Cavanaugh at the Folly Theater are available now.